Arthurian legend

2597 Arthur is a small main belt asteroid, which was discovered by Edward L. G. Bowell in 1980. It is named after King Arthur, the legendary British ruler. ...more on Wikipedia about "2597 Arthur"

2598 Merlin is a small main belt asteroid, which was discovered by Edward L. G. Bowell in 1980. It is named after Merlin, the legendary British wizard who helped King Arthur. ...more on Wikipedia about "2598 Merlin"

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court is a novel by American humorist and writer Mark Twain, first published in 1889. ...more on Wikipedia about "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court"

A Kid in King Arthur's Court is a 1995 film directed by Michael Gottlieb, and produced by Walt Disney Studios. ...more on Wikipedia about "A Kid in King Arthur's Court"

A Late Delivery from Avalon is an episode from the third season of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5. ...more on Wikipedia about "A Late Delivery from Avalon"

When King Arthur entrusted Excalibur into Morgan le Fay's care, she had a duplicate made; the real scabbard was then passed from her to Accolon. ...more on Wikipedia about "Accolon"

Sir Agravain or Sir Agravaine is a nephew of King Arthur and a Knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend. He is the second son of King Lot of Orkney and Lothian and Morgause; his brothers are Gawain, Gaheris, Gareth, and Mordred. His mother's parents were Gorlois and Igraine; she was a sister of Elaine and Morgan le Fay and maternal half-sister to King Arthur. ...more on Wikipedia about "Agravain"

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Ambrosius Aurelianus (incorrectly referred to in the Historia Regum Britanniae as Aurelius Ambrosius ) was a leader of the Romano-British, who won important battles against the Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century, according to Gildas and to the legends preserved in the Historia Britonum. According to the Annal Chronicon Maiora Ambrosius came to power in 479. Some scholars have speculated that he was the leader of the Romano-British at the Battle of Mons Badonicus and as such may have become a historical basis for King Arthur. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ambrosius Aurelianus"

Amhar (also spelled Amr, Amir, or Anir) is a son of King Arthur mentioned in an appendix to the Historia Britonum, killed by his own father in an unrecorded conflict and buried in Ercing ( Archenfield in Herefordshire). His grave is one of the "Marvels of Britain": ...more on Wikipedia about "Amhar"

Aneirin, Aneurin or Neirin mab Dwywei (ca. 525 - 600) was a Brythonic poet, believed to have been a court poet or bard in one of the Brythonic kingdoms of southern Scotland. He wrote in Old Welsh, from which the modern Welsh language is descended. His work is preserved in the 13th century manuscript known as the Book of Aneirin, the language of which has been partially modernised into Middle Welsh. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aneirin"

Annales Cambriae, or The Annals of Wales, believed to date from 970, is a chronicle of events thought to be significant occurring during the years 447-954. It is widely accepted that the first entry (listed "Year 1") was made in 447; however, some sources claim that some entries may have been 'interpolated' in later years (details, names etc. added). Despite the name, it does not only record events in Wales, but also mentions events in Ireland, Cornwall and England and sometimes further afield. ...more on Wikipedia about "Annales Cambriae"

Annwn or Annwfn, ( "under-world" or "un-world", sometimes inaccurately written Annwyn, Annwyfn or Annwfyn) was the Otherworld, the land of souls that had departed this world in Welsh mythology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Annwn"

Arthur of the Britons was a short-lived ( 1972– 1973) but fondly remembered British television show about the "historical" King Arthur. It was produced by the HTV regional franchise and broadcast on several occasions on various local ITV stations during the 1970s and 1980s. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arthur of the Britons"

The Arthur stone was discovered in 1998 in 6th Century ruins at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, England. Apparently used originally to dedicate some building or other public structure, it was broken down and used as a drain when the original structure was destroyed. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arthur stone" Don't hesitate to contact stuff on www.shortopedia.com

Arthur's Seat is the main peak of the group of hills which form most of Holyrood Park, a remarkably wild piece of highland landscape in the centre of the city of Edinburgh, about a mile to the east of Edinburgh Castle. The hill rises above the city to a height of 822 feet (251 metres), provides excellent panoramic views of the city, is quite easy to climb, and is a popular walk. Though it can be climbed from almost any direction, the easiest and simplest ascent is from the East, where a grassy slope rises above Dunsapie Loch. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh"

Arthur, King of Time and Space is a "gag-a-day" webcomic by Paul Gadzikowski, based on Arthurian legend. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arthur, King of Time and Space"

Artorius was a Roman gens (gens Artoria). Its members were apparently natives of Campania, and other brances appeared in Dalmatia, Africa, Gallia Narbonensis, and Aegyptus. Marcus, Gaius, and Lucius were the three praenomen used by the Artorii males. Artorius is believed by some to be the source of the name Arthur. ...more on Wikipedia about "Artorius"

In Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia regum Britanniae, a fictional "account" of the rulers of England, Aurelius Conanus is a legendary king of the Britons. His reign lasts three years, and he is possibly a descendant or relative of Aurelius Ambrosius, thus a cousin of King Arthur. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aurelius Conanus"

Avalon (from the Celtic word abal: apple) is a legendary island somewhere in the British Isles, famous for its beautiful apples. It is sometimes referred to as the legendary location where Jesus visited the British Isles with Joseph of Arimathea and that it was later the site of the first church in Britain. This location of the Isle of Avalon is usually associated with present day Glastonbury. ...more on Wikipedia about "Avalon"

The Battle of Camlann is best known as the final battle of King Arthur, where he either died in battle, or was fatally wounded. As the surviving accounts of this battle are all generally little more than legend or myth (and all versions exhibit traces of folklore), some historians doubt this battle even took place. ...more on Wikipedia about "Battle of Camlann"

The Battle of Llongborth was an ancient battle in Great Britain mentioned in a poem of the same name, traditionally attributed to Llywarch Hen. The poem in question, also known as Elegy for Geraint, celebrates Geraint ab Erbin from Dyfnaint, who died in the battle. The location and era of the battle is a matter of uncertainty. ...more on Wikipedia about "Battle of Llongborth"

In the Battle of Mount Badon ( Latin Mons Badonicus, Welsh Mynydd Baddon) Romano-British and Celts inflicted a severe defeat on an invading Anglo-Saxon army sometime in the decade before or after 500. While it is a major political/military event of the 5th and 6th centuries in Britain, there is no certainty about its date, place, or who commanded the opposing forces. ...more on Wikipedia about "Battle of Mons Badonicus"

In Arthurian legend, Sir Bedivere ( Welsh: Bedwyr) is the Knight of the Round Table who returns Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake. He serves as King Arthur's marshal and is frequently associated with Sir Kay. Sir Lucan is his brother, Sir Griflet is his cousin. The Welsh give him a son and daughter named Amren and Eneuawc. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bedivere"

The Black Book of Carmarthen (Welsh: Llyfr Du Caerfyrddin) is one of the earliest surviving manuscripts written entirely in Welsh. Written in ca. 1250 it is so called because of its association with the Priory of St. John the Evangelist and Teulyddog at Carmarthen and because the colour of its binding. It is now part of the collection of the National Library of Wales, where it is also known as NLW Peniarth MS 1. ...more on Wikipedia about "Black Book of Carmarthen"

The Black Knight is the name of a variety of characters, as comes with naming anyone a knight of a common color. First and foremost he is mentioned as a knight who tied his wife to a tree after hearing she had exchanged rings with Perceval. Perceval defeated the Black Knight and explained that it was an innocent exchange. ...more on Wikipedia about "Black Knight (Arthurian legend)"

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